Jay R. Galbraith Bücher

1 HARDCOVER BOOK(no dust cover, as issued)

Presenting an analytical framework of the design of organizations and particularly of types of organizations which apply to lateral decision processes or matrix forms, this book covers both cross-functional co-ordination as well as international and corporate issues. It also discusses framework attempts to identify the types of matrix designs and the conditions under which they are appropriate. Several cases illustrating applications are described and analyzed.

Focusing on the evolving needs of organizations, this book serves as a comprehensive guide for consultants and HR professionals. It outlines essential processes and best practices for implementing and evaluating organizational designs in complex environments. With step-by-step instructions for establishing effective governance and management processes, it also provides insights into equipping leaders with the necessary skills to execute these designs successfully.

Build processes that drive success A concise guide to creating a superior, more competitive organization. Based on ten years of research, Designing Organizations shows how organization design supports policies, affects behaviors and impact performance. It also tells what leaders can and must do to affect the process. Examples from such successful companies as Hewlett-Packard, Apple, MCI, McDonald's and Citibank demonstrate outstanding design in action. The author analyzes the four key forces that shape today's organizations -- buyer power, variety, change and speed -- and outlines concrete methods for designing a state-of-the-art organization that facilitates effective, rapid response to customer demands.

Which business structures are best suited to the unpredictable 21st century? How can a company, division, or department reconfigure itself with minimum disruption and maximum impact? This title shows business leaders at all levels how to examine their choices by leading them systematically through these fundamental questions. schovat popis